Oles Sr., Walter J. Army veteran, Korean War, age 85. Beloved husband of the late Lenore (nee Cios); loving father of Walter J., Jr (Suzanne) Oles, Maryann (Thomas) Oles-Schultz, David (Dawn) Oles, Mark and Nancy Oles; loving grandfather of Angel Norbut, Caroline (Travis Stone) Oles, Walter J., III (fiancee Nicole Mallonee), Christine (Alex) Steinwachs, Megan (Zack) Hall, and Indigo Oles; brother of the late Joseph (the late Emily) Marcinak and the late Edward; uncle and great-uncle of many; dearest companion of Czeslawa Radwanski. Volunteer at the Museum of Science & Industry and Midway Airport. Member of American Legion Post #0854 and VFW Post 8821. Funeral Thursday, March 6, 2014, 8:30 a.m., at Szykowny Funeral Home Ltd., Jonathan F. Siedlecki, Director, 4901 S. Archer Ave. (1 blk east of Pulaski at Szykowny Blvd.) to St. Bruno Church, Mass 9:00 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Memorials to the Gary Sinise Foundation. Info 773-735-7521
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William winters
May 19, 2014
Thank you Wally for being a perfect example on how to live the good life. Godspeed Neighbor. Love and fond memories, The Charles Family, John, Holly, Sam and Nick
Holly Charles
March 4, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I can't imagine the sadness you all must be feeling from your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Debbie Franson
March 4, 2014
My deepest condolences to Walter's family. I am a fellow volunteer at Midway Airport. He will always be remembered as always cheerful and pleasant and always had a smile. He will be missed
Tom DeRose
March 4, 2014
My family and I are sorry for your loss. Remember God is one of comfort(2Cor 1:3)
The Short Family
March 3, 2014
My condolences to the family. God promises us that there will come a victory over death.
Glenda
March 3, 2014
Sincere sympathy to all the grieving. As he always said"It's all about the memories". He was a good father in law, and excellent grandpa to my children. He will be missed by many. I will miss him also....Pam Oles
March 3, 2014
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